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KMG → HGH
Which side of the plane to sit from Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Hangzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Guizhou karst landscape and the breathtaking Qiandao Lake during the descent into Hangzhou.
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Guizhou Karst Peaks
A surreal landscape of thousands of conical limestone hills stretching across the horizon.
Xiang River Valley
The winding silver ribbon of the Xiang River cutting through the verdant hills of Hunan Province.
Qiandao Lake
The stunning 'Thousand Island Lake' featuring emerald waters and countless forest-covered islets.
Fuchun River
The scenic river valley that inspired classical Chinese landscape paintings during the descent.
West Lake
Depending on the landing pattern into HGH, a distant view of Hangzhou's iconic UNESCO site.
This side is essential for seeing Qiandao Lake, which appears roughly 20-30 minutes before landing. Choose a window seat away from the wing for the best view of the Guizhou karst formations. Morning flights provide excellent side-lighting for photography of the mountain textures.
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Dianchi Lake
Visible immediately after takeoff, showcasing the vast waters bordering Kunming's southern edge.
Wumeng Mountains
Rugged plateau terrain of northeastern Yunnan with deep valleys and steep ridges.
Dongting Lake
The massive expanse of China's second-largest freshwater lake appearing as the flight crosses Hunan.
Poyang Lake
A sprawling wetland system and China's largest freshwater lake located in northern Jiangxi.
Lushan National Park
The mist-shrouded peaks of Lushan rising near the Yangtze River corridor.
Hangzhou Bay
The vast estuary and urban sprawl of the Yangtze River Delta during the final approach.
Sit on the left for better views of the massive lake systems of central China. Afternoon flights are ideal to avoid direct glare while looking north toward the Yangtze River basin. During winter, look for snow-capped peaks in the Wumeng range.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,813 km (1,127 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 25 min
Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Arrival: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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